1987 Audi 200 vs. 1987 Citroen AX
To start off, both 1987 Audi 200 and 1987 Citroen AX were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1987 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (85 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Audi 200 weights approximately 758 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Audi 200 | 1987 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | 200 | AX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2290 mm |
